Britain confirms plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets
The head of the Royal Air Force has confirmed plans to purchase 74 F-35B jets adding that it is "possible" the UK may eventually have a fleet of 138 F-35s.
British aircraft deploy over Europe as ‘show of force’
Typhoon jets and a Voyager tanker have flown to Portugal to demonstrate Britain's ability to project airpower over the Atlantic and Western Mediterranean.
Britain clears funding for additional tranche of F-35 jets
Funding has been delegated for an additional tranche of F-35B jets for Britain beyond the 48 already ordered.
Britain helping Poland develop new air defence system
Britain's new 'Sky Sabre' and Poland’s 'NAREW' air defence systems will both use the same missiles and launcher, but NAREW will have Polish designed components for the radar and vehicles.
Britain considering new radar to keep an eye on space
The Ministry of Defence is seeking market information regarding radar systems able to monitor space, conduct air surveillance in a traditional ground-based air defence role, including surveillance of small air-breathing targets and tactical ballistic missiles.
British combat jets go up against each other over North Sea
F-35Bs from RAF Marham have joined Typhoons from RAF Lossiemouth to conduct a Fighter Integration exercise, flying against IX (B) Squadron Typhoons and Draken Europe FA20 aircraft over the North Sea.
British aircraft continue monitoring Russian forces in Ukraine
The British fleet of RC-135 ‘Rivet Joint’ electronic surveillance aircraft continues to be in heavy use, being deployed to keep an eye on Russian forces in Ukraine.
Chinese agents blamed for drones spying on UK nuclear bases
A Freedom of Information request revealed 18 drone sightings at sensitive military locations in just two years - between 2019 and 2021.
Russian heavy bombers over Ukraine – Why?
Recent flights by Russian strategic long-range bombers over the besieged city of Mariupol have drawn significant media attention.
C-130 Hercules conducts helicopter tactical refuelling in Estonia
A C-130J Hercules operating from RAF Akrotiri has been conducting ground-based tactical refuelling of British Army Wildcat helicopters in Estonia.
